A study of the essential qualifications of a youth leader and his/her relationship to God, family, church, teens and community. Consideration is also given to specific areas of his/her ministry including evangelizing, discipling and developing leaders.

An analytical study of the teaching act and of teaching-learning events, including a survey of the teaching acts of Jesus, informed by current insights furnished by social sciences, exploring implications for developing one’s own approach, strategy, and style as a teacher. Each student will be given opportunity to make practical application through teaching experiences.

This course will provide an overview of cultural trends in adolescent and family lifestyles, values and issues and their relationship to ministry. Time will also be spent examining developmental issues involving families with adolescents. This will lead into designing and implementing family based youth ministry programs.

A study of the various types of programs, materials and methods currently used in youth ministry. Special attention will be given to the aspects of worship, ministry opportunities, discipleship, biblical education and fellowship.